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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)345 459 6000 residing@fineandcountry.com 18c Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 2AD

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FINE & COUNTRY WILDCAT HOUSE

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment.

With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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Wildcat House has been designed and built with a Canadian influence, beautifully presented with the living space at first floor level taking full advantage of its elevated position and large, wide windows allowing natural light. The property is deceptively spacious, boasting in excess of 2,700 square feet of living space arranged over two floors and parking is catered for by a double garage and gravel drive with electric car charging point.

A short flagged path leads from the drive to the front entrance door which opens to a spacious reception hall, featuring exposed timber floorboards, a staircase rising to the first floor and providing access to the bedroom accommodation and family bathroom at ground floor level..

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The staircase leads to a wonderful galleried landing with bevelled glass doors leading to the living space.

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The formal sitting room boasts two wide windows and a set of sliding glass doors offering lovely farmland views and letting in natural light, a raised fireplace fitted with a contemporary log effect gas fire and a wide archway allowing the sitting room to flow into the formal dining room which offers storage within the eaves.

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Seller Insight “Having spent many years living abroad in Africa, the Middle East and Canada we are very much influenced by our location. Wide open spaces, wonderful views and peaceful surroundings attracted me to this location. The property was partially built when I first saw it, so I took on the challenge of completing the build. The property is based on a Canadian design, which was inspired by my time living in Canada. With the plot being located on top of a hill, I chose a design that takes full advantage of its position. While thinking of a name for the house I discovered that the plot of land had originally belonged to a farm known as Wild Cat Farm, so I kept with tradition naming the property Wildcat House.

The main reception room is warm and welcoming and has amazing views with windows to the east, south and west. It has plenty of space to accommodate our growing family yet cosy and intimate when the fire is blazing and the snow is falling. We planned to erect a ‘garden room’ on the west boundary of the property a few years ago. We have a documented response from Durham County Council from September 2014 stating that our plans did not require planning permission but would be covered by ‘permitted development not requiring planning permission’. We love the wonderful versatility of the space which is great when hosting parties and BBQs. We have held celebrations of all kinds and have delighted in sharing our home over the last 17 years with friends and family.

As many as 60 guests have been accommodated mingling between the house and gardens. We held the wedding of my youngest son here. We put up a Marquee and invited 40 guests to join us for a wonderful day last year. The wedding photos were taken on the paved dining area, the garden was in full bloom and provided the flowers for all the decorations including the bouquets and buttonholes.

The garden is a passion of mine, I created it from what was a building site and we now have lawns, shrubs, flowers, vegetable gardens, raised beds, hedges and climbing frames, as well as a greenhouse or two. I have named a couple of areas in the garden, mainly to help identify which space I’m talking about when directing operations, we have Babylon and Doha so named because they remind me of those places. Sunset here is the most glorious sight. No matter what the season, the west facing balcony always provides a perfect view of the sun going down creating a sky of many colours. It’s the most relaxing way to end the day and a fabulous excuse for us to keep up the tradition of a ‘sundowner’, a drink to toast the evening.

We are very fortunate to be situated well away from significant light pollution that means anytime there is a meteor shower or comet or other celestial entertainment, we get a very good view from the balcony. Here you are surrounded by fields, horses and wildlife. Birdsong greets you each morning, owls hoot at night and the Cheviots can be seen on a clear day from just up the lane.

You have lovely countryside right on your doorstep yet convenient access to local shops, pubs and restaurants. We are less than 10 minutes from Beamish with all the delights of the Open Air Museum and Hall and less than 15 minutes drive north you are in the Newcastle/Gateshead conurbation, the centre of Durham City, Newcastle airport and the coast are less than 30 minutes away by car.” *

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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The kitchen is superb, fitted with a run of base cabinets with striking work surfaces, a raised breakfasting bar, wall cabinets and central island with five burner gas hob.

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From the kitchen a wide archway opens to a snug which provides a relaxed family sitting area and also features storage under the eaves. Sliding doors from both the sitting room and kitchen lead to a 44ft decked balcony providing an enhanced view and connecting the two rooms – perfect when entertaining. The first floor is completed by a guest cloakroom/wc.

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There are four double bedrooms, with bedrooms two and three having the luxury of their own en suite shower rooms.

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The large six piece family bathroom is accessed directly from the master bedroom and also from the hall and includes twin wash hand basins and separate shower.

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The ground floor also accommodates a well-equipped utility room and the double garage can also be entered from the hall.

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The gardens consist of formal borders, a sunken terrace which makes a great area for entertaining outdoors, areas of lawn and a kitchen garden with raised beds and a greenhouse which is to be included in the sale of the property.

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Located on the edge of Tantobie, a small village within the northern part of Durham, ideally situated for exploring the surrounding countryside. From Clough Dene you are well placed for the daily commute to Newcastle and Durham City centres (both with rail connections) as well as the A1M and A69 linking to other business centres of the region and beyond.

Stanley and Annfield Plain are a 2 mile drive, providing a greater range of amenities, shops and schooling.

Sarah Mains Residential Ltd trading as Fine & Country. Registered in England and Wales.

Company Reg No. 04324202 Registered office: 8-10 The Square, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4JE copyright Š 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 08.05.2018

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FINE & COUNTRY WILDCAT HOUSE

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment.

With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)345 459 6000 residing@fineandcountry.com 18c Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 2AD

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